It's official - we have been looking for a new home for half a year. I cannot believe it has taken us this long to find a forever home, but we have to be particular with such a large investment. My Pinterest boards are filled with new home inspiration photos, just waiting to be used once we buy a house.
The Kitchen
Fun fact: My dream kitchen is a white kitchen. I know they say white kitchens may not be all the rage in a few years, but I don't care. I've always wanted to spend my time ... View the Post

One of the only things I miss pre-motherhood is access to unlimited "me time." I went to the gym daily, used the bathroom by myself, and spent mindless uninterrupted hours in front of the television. Now that I am a Mom of two little girls, I have to schedule my personal time, sometimes days in advance, to keep my sanity.
Ever since my period came back after I quit breastfeeding my youngest, my hormones have been out of control. Once a month I feel manic - depressed one minute, anxious the ... View the Post

Despite the chaos of the week, I think Friday arrived rather quickly. As promised, here are my favorites from this week.
one. kindness counts.
Aside from my own personal issues I shared on my IG story yesterday, I'm sending some love to all of the families affected by the tragic events in Parkland. Thought for today and the weekend: a little kindness can change everything.
two. giveaways.
ICYMI, I posted a giveaway on the blog yesterday! If you or your kids love fruit juice, enter to ... View the Post

How many parents have heard the pediatrician say it's healthier for your child to eat fresh fruit instead of drinking fruit juice? There is a lack of nutrients and fiber, plus added sugar in most store bought fruit juices. What about cold pressed fresh fruit juice though? The best fruit juice for kids to drink is cold pressed fruit juice.
The average fruit juice lacks the nutrients and fiber found in a real piece of fruit. Plus, there's often added sugar or weird stuff that I'd rather not ... View the Post

Valentine's Day has arrived and how you spend it may be quite different from others. Maybe you're going out to a fancy dinner with your sweetheart - or perhaps its family night at home - or maybe you and a furry friend have a date with Netflix. Whatever you decide to do, here are 5 things you should absolutely avoid on Valentine's Day.
one. these movies.
There are so many awful love stories that require a box of tissues or entire bottle of wine to watch. Romance movies can be the worst, ... View the Post

Formal dresses and high heel shoes are not items you will find in my closet. It's not every day a simple Mom is invited to attend a black tie event, so imagine my stress when my husband asked me to find an outfit for a winter gala.
Last Friday my husband and I attended a gala hosted by the New Haven Symphony Orchestra to honor the Mayor of New Haven and one of CT State Representatives. I knew the event was important, so I wanted to find the perfect outfit to wear. However, I don't have ... View the Post

Without a doubt, my diet is one of the most neglected aspects of my life. Making sure my daughters are fed seems to take priority over my own needs. There are more times than I'd like to admit when my meals consist of leftovers or unhealthy junk. In an effort to put more focus on my health and well being, I am making a point to cook dinner for myself a few times a week. One extremely easy way to make sure that I eat a wholesome delicious meal is by using Purple Carrot, an amazing plant based ... View the Post

How come whenever there is a snow day on a Wednesday it feels like the longest week ever? For the record, we only saw about 1/16 inch of snow before it turned to ice/sleet. These Friday Favorites are all about farm fresh flowers, a fancy gala, my daughters, and more.
one. BOUQS.
Have you ever heard of Bouqs? They are the real deal - farm fresh flowers that last 1.5 times longer than the flowers you get from a commercial distributor. They had real dirt on their stems when they arrived! You ... View the Post

Hello there! I'm Caitlin, a Northerner married to a Southern gentleman. I'm a SAHM of two beautiful girls and former elementary school teacher. Enjoy my confessions about Mommyhood and life in general.